Pacing A Pro Runner To A 5K Personal Best!

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In today's video I had the true privilege of pacing professional Finnish distance runner, Nina Chydenius, over the 5K distance in an attempt to better her 5K PB of 15:54. If you enjoy the video, please leave a like and consider subscribing.
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@rajmathew6220 Ай бұрын

Definitely good to see that push without music here

@BenIsRunning Ай бұрын

Appreciate the feedback

@jcsk8 Ай бұрын

Exactly. Kudos.

@voodoochile80 Ай бұрын

Totally agree. Really makes us immerse into the race and appreciate the effort of the runner

@jeroenkooman7328 Ай бұрын

Its so awesome to hear the breathing and how your words keep here going! Awesome stuff! Keep it up!

@gerardswinley4736 Ай бұрын

Crazy how relaxed you look at that pace Ben!

@hellomark1 Ай бұрын

I always think this when I see top racers running, they look like they're out for a stroll! Since Ben said he was at 90% I imagine he was pushing damn hard, just not into the "actively dying" stage, which would be me at almost 2 minutes slower pace

@BenIsRunning Ай бұрын

Yes its certainly a hard effort but just not into the red :)

@smeeeeth Ай бұрын

Wow that was cool nice job

@lean2281 Ай бұрын

Its because hes stick thin with a 16 bmi

@potte3110 Ай бұрын

@@lean2281 ridiculous comment

@eckph Ай бұрын

Love the way you slowed down right before the finish line to get her in front of the cameras - you guys are absolute pros. Lovely to see!

@mattej96 Ай бұрын

Voiceover was perfect decision

@saintsaens21 13 күн бұрын

Probably inspired by Nick Bester, the voiceover OG.

@geoffclarke3796 Ай бұрын

Knocking 20 secs off a 5K PB is an impressive effort for someone at that level so well done Nina and great pacing Ben. Always enjoy running in Battersea Park.

@BenIsRunning Ай бұрын

Indeed, think we were both in shock a little as we crossed the line and saw the time. What a run!

@matteodiluce9387 Ай бұрын

@@BenIsRunning 3:07 pace! Well done you for pacing her so well!

@user-ij9uk8tn8i Ай бұрын

I was thinking the same. That's seriously impressive!

@iggymiranda1797 Ай бұрын

I'm a slow overweight runner and my friend paced me for a sub 30 minute 5k. Never would have imagined doing it by myself. Was a great feeling hitting sub 30 and beating my PR by 4 minutes.

@Autumnblueskies1 Ай бұрын

Well done!

@HollywoodHeyson Ай бұрын

It's so great to shed those minutes of the pb.. I did a 10 k race last Sunday where I smashed my 6 year old PB of 52:30 by nearly two minutes.. people who don't run will never understand what 2 minutes mean

@polromeu Ай бұрын

congrats.

@BROADBANNED Ай бұрын

@@HollywoodHeyson I dont run but I know all about 2 minutes. Every time someone asks me to go for a run, i always say I will be there in 2 minutes!

@kirkvj8330 Ай бұрын

@@HollywoodHeyson 1 dont run but i know the feeling if l have to take a dump and someone's in the bathroom. Longest minute ever😂

@FarisSalman Ай бұрын

Seeing a pro athlete doing 5k just exactly like I did my 5k in terms of effort management (not pace, ofc), especially around the 3rd-4th k, those huge exhale and groans, and the last 500m struggle, reminds me about a quote "you get faster, but it doesn't get easier"

@terraflow__bryanburdo4547 Ай бұрын

PRs come hard in 5k

@droid806 Ай бұрын

The lack of music make the real effort flourish, and the voiceover insight was marvelous. Keep these please!

@BenIsRunning Ай бұрын

Noted, thanks

@davidwalker2234 Ай бұрын

Love the narration over the run! Made for a way more engaging watch. Was great to hear your thoughts and the pain throughout also😣. Please do more of this! Class running! 👏🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️

@ethan62 Ай бұрын

Couldn’t agree more! Definitely prefer this commentary style.

@valerieprema9432 Ай бұрын

I enjoyed this much more too.....love the commentary and all the sounds of the race...

@producermind9030 Ай бұрын

Yep. Keep doing it Ben. Was awesome to hear your thoughts.

@rassiepretorius2320 Ай бұрын

Great pacing. I am an offcial race pacer for 22 years, but nothing can beat a quality personal pace with someone walking off with a grand new PB. Well done.

@BenIsRunning Ай бұрын

Yeah I was left with that post race PB feeling! Will do again for sure :)

@michael1 Ай бұрын

22 years is a long time to finish a 5k do you do a few steps every month?

@wrenandrews3782 Ай бұрын

@@michael1wow

@scrumpymanjack Ай бұрын

Interesting how Nina's breathing was already stretched at 2k. The mental and physical strength to keep going is immense. Super impressive.

@BenIsRunning Ай бұрын

Yeah just goes to show how hard she’s prepared to push, found that very inspiring

@maratonlegendelenemirei3352 Ай бұрын

For her at the 2k mark it's 'just' 9 more minutes of torture!

@Runner2Walker Ай бұрын

That’s a 5k race for you. Feels like you’re at breaking point from the start.

@mylesg7278 Ай бұрын

Well there's physical disparity between men and women, most like the reason.

@scrumpymanjack Ай бұрын

@@mylesg7278 This reply is so off topic it doesn't even belong in this thread. Why are you bringing up man v. woman? It's irrelevant here.

@hamwhacker Ай бұрын

Great to see professionals at work. You are both AMAZING

@BenIsRunning Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@TheCamJT Ай бұрын

@@beotho i mean being 50 seconds slower than the world record and being just under 5 minutes faster than whats considered elite is pretty professional

@English.runner.en.Espana Ай бұрын

Your a hell of a runner Ben and a genuine nice guy! Love the channel.

@BenIsRunning Ай бұрын

Appricate the kid words, thank you

@RunDave Ай бұрын

I love your channel Ben, I am a big guy and spend my parkruns at 37 minutes, but it is lovely to watch you run so well. Great pacer, Nina pushed and was very grateful. Lovely video

@donnybeal2135 Ай бұрын

Way to go Nina! I just wanted to say how inspiring your journey has been to us all. You really have to admire someone who follows their dreams and encourages so many others to do the same. It's always a good day when you get a new Ben is Running notification! Thank you as always

@PhilyBowden Ай бұрын

Loved this video Ben - huge congrats Nina! I remember vividly Nina catching me in my first marathon in Seville, around 16 miles in her encouraging me to keep pushing like you were cheering her on today, what a legend

@BenIsRunning Ай бұрын

Thanks Phily, she’s a true champ and someone I’ve learnt a hell of a lot from since we met last March. Was nice to be able to help her out but to be honest don’t think either of us expected her to come away with a 24 second pb, that was the cherry on top 😂

@user-ij9uk8tn8i Ай бұрын

Phily!! 😃 I've just come here after watching your latest video! You and Ben are helping me get my running mojo back again 💪✌🏃‍♂🏃‍♀😃

@Bukoe Ай бұрын

I love that you can actually hear the effort she gave Last 5-6 min her puls must have been maxed out.. You never get that experience when you watch it in the television.

@threatened2024 Ай бұрын

This is one of the real problems with the way the sport is presented by the mass media. It misses some of the rawness. For example, the NFL is so much richer for the sounds of players clashing, etc.

@voodoochile80 Ай бұрын

This makes me wonder why they don't at least test this kind of audio experience in top races. It really makes for a much more immersive experience

@kimmohirsikorpi8702 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the great video, Ben! So nice to see Nina breaking PB and earning ranking points! We used to run a lot together with Nina years ago, she's such a lovely running pal (the best) and a special person and friend :)

@revenantel Ай бұрын

Ben, i watch all your videos but i have to say this one was outstanding. Great content. Thank you. Good luck for your upcoming race.

@VoodooToad. Ай бұрын

Ben - You are so humble and one of the most 'chilled' people I sub to. I love your content and I am excited to see what you can achieve in 2024 and beyond! Well done and thank you sir.

@kushtrimtorozi Ай бұрын

This video almost got me in tears🥺..such a great athlete and most of all an amazing woman❤️. All the best to Nina on her goals 🙏🏻.( missed her voice ☺️)

@argentinemaniac Ай бұрын

Mad respect for this wonderful piece of running and coaching. Congrats to you both

@Brian-dt4hw Ай бұрын

I loved this! Nina you rock! Way to push through! Why did I get a little emotional watching this? Nice work you guys!!!

@el_carbonara Ай бұрын

amazing video, I love the no music to hear the effort. So incredible to push that hard, she is a true professional and speaks very well. Loved your gesture ben of letting her cross the line. That is so pro.

@kimdecker8901 Ай бұрын

Amazing! And SO do appreciate the in-race voiceover! Teaches us a lot about the mind and strategies of an elite runner, and it heightens the suspense and tension of the footage! Would totally dig more 'em! Thanks for giving us a peek into your racing/pacing brain!

@BenIsRunning Ай бұрын

Appreciate the feedback Kim, noted :)

@user-wv7sr2rc8u Ай бұрын

What a wonderfully wholesome video. I used to run club level XC, track and road - they were great times, everybody was so encouraging of others. This took me back to those days. Thank you.

@heathenstrengthtraining3059 Ай бұрын

Another fantastic video Ben, You made a huge difference to her race and you can see how elated she was to have surpassed even her A goal by such a huge margin. Well done Ben.

@alfcot1514 Ай бұрын

I'd never normally comment on KZfaq, but felt compelled here as I was astounded how well all of this came together! Loved the voiceover and extended footage during the race, really cool and to my knowledge, unparalleled insight into the experience of a professional runner chasing a PB. Keep up the hard work Ben! 🎉

@runnerfromhel Ай бұрын

You are both amazing athletes in your own rights. Pushing Nina to her PB and to ranking pointswas so good. Unreal! 🇫🇮keep up the mobility!

@BenIsRunning Ай бұрын

Thanks Hel :)

@Emma-ix6bz Ай бұрын

Loved this video and it’s so inspiring to see how far pro athletes can push themselves! They dig so deep! Great job on the pacing Ben :)

@anitamaes5031 Ай бұрын

Awesome footage. A true joy to watch such beautiful running styles!

@JBH123 25 күн бұрын

It's such a pleasure to watch high-level runners, especially with side-by-side ride-along footage. It really conveys the speed and the efficiency of movement. Well done to you both - and to your camera person!

@jordanmiller5627 Ай бұрын

Love your content. This video was amazing. Loved the narration over the race.

@briggsy010 Ай бұрын

I love watching people break their PB’s. The elation of the achievement is great to see after such a tough effort. Excellent work Nina! Inspirational.

@severiner7168 Ай бұрын

A great video and what a nice things to be able to do. Running is about supporting each other to achieve our goals rather than always competing. For Nina to get a 20s pb is really incredible! Well done both!

@BenIsRunning Ай бұрын

Absolutely! The buzz I got from it too was an added bonus- great performance

@GuidoHaverkort 22 күн бұрын

Voice over + no music was definitely the way to go, gives so much more insight. Thankyou

@RedzaZilla Ай бұрын

Brilliant vid mate, would love to see more uploads like this where you narrate your thoughts over it - super exciting to watch and well done to Nina!

@BenIsRunning Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

@gong3169 Ай бұрын

god dang ben! ur form looked amazing! and not to mention u looked really relaxed in that pace😲 kudos to you and nina for the great race👍🏻

@BenIsRunning Ай бұрын

Thanks Gong, appreciate it

@zyphal1371 Ай бұрын

loved the commentary & the interview at the end - great video!

@juance4937 Ай бұрын

Amazing content like always Ben, really looking foward to that marathon PB, lest go!!!!!

@domino2750 Ай бұрын

This was a great video Ben. Not only did it get me hungry to race, but having you narrate and pace was very interesting. On top of that Nina seems awesome and it was so fun to be able to celebrate her and her achievement! «Ben is pacing» should be a recurring series!

@Leeroy49 Ай бұрын

That's a phenomenal improvement. Now you know even better how important support really is.

@BenIsRunning Ай бұрын

I want a personal pacer now, anyone free in copenhagen for some 3:20 kms haha :)

@christiantimmerman96 Ай бұрын

Sure! I can pace you for the first 2km or so 😂

@michaelr.8402 Ай бұрын

@@christiantimmerman96 like your comment 😅

@osrstube Ай бұрын

@@christiantimmerman96 I will continue for another 400meters 😅

@BigBadPvP 10 күн бұрын

Crazy performance from Nina, and she's so humble! Top effort from the both of you, cheers from Sweden!♥️

@jaredreeder6271 15 күн бұрын

This is such a remarkable and inspiring video. Thank you for sharing. HAVE MERCI!!!!

@lotfimebarki2659 Ай бұрын

VO >>>>> music great video. you both looked amazingly strong. congrats to nina for the PB

@nononsense2688 Ай бұрын

Shes pushing!! Her form is incredible. You just make it look easy.. Nice work both of you.

@RafCole 9 күн бұрын

Great video, great hearing the push and the effort without music. First video I've seen and it deserves a sub. Keep up the good work.

@roberthill7458 Ай бұрын

Wow yall have both put in really hard work. Well done. You motivate me.

@melchiorvalentine769 Ай бұрын

The last three videos have been my favourite ever. Apart from Vlogmas, which was mega. Congratulations Nina, you looked like Desert Orchid at the Grand National. Thanks for all you put out Ben, what you and Kofuzi have done for running is immeasurable. Thank you

@BenIsRunning Ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! Thanks for the kindness and support :)

@maciekwelna4112 Ай бұрын

Such a fun watch!! Love it Ben👏🏻

@grantmckay7014 Ай бұрын

Love this style of content. Great to see. Good running both!

@BenIsRunning Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it, will certainly film more in this style :)

@amandawalker4510 Ай бұрын

Absolutely loved that, well done to you both🎉🎉🎉

@Beardyfitness23 Ай бұрын

Awesome work, great insight into how hard you athletes push💪

@litergod Ай бұрын

this was great. opening scene was like are zombie flick, "are they coming for me?", and a smashed PB at the end. Helping others achieve goals can be just as fulfilling as getting them yourself! Great job to Nina and good luck towards her continued goals. :)

@edhare4572 Ай бұрын

Love the video Ben, more voice over work please mate! Nick does alot of this kind of content and give a really good insight as to what your thinking whilst racing (even though you’re pacing it comes across in a similar way). Good Luck for Copenhagen!

@BenIsRunning Ай бұрын

Yeah i certainly took inspiration from the collab we did together- a nice story telling technique ill be sure to do more off!

@atedejong5620 Ай бұрын

Great pacing, amazing PR beat of 20 seconds. love the video!!

@mezoqfn.. Ай бұрын

Amazing job Ben! Great video- very inspiring

@BenIsRunning Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@richk755 Ай бұрын

Awesome vid, been waiting for this one. Nice one Ben 🔥

@jimperry4420 Ай бұрын

Awesome to see the push and the suffering. Great video!

@karlbratby4349 Ай бұрын

Your journey is remarkable Ben… truly, oh to be young 🎉❤

@mikestevenson1334 Ай бұрын

FINTASTIC running, Nina! :D You did great pacing, Ben! You're such a fast beast yourself =D Cool seeing Holly and Anya too! So many awesome pros.

@BenIsRunning Ай бұрын

Thanks mike

@JustBrowsing777 Ай бұрын

Amazing job by the both of you and congrats on the success!

@jamesruss2554 Ай бұрын

world class positivity and encouragement, brilliantly done

@jobanski Ай бұрын

Great video Ben! I really enjoyed seeing you be a pacer!

@crankgreenwatts Ай бұрын

Nice work Ben and pacing fine as you had to deal with traffic 👏 Well done Nina and all crossed for Paris 🤞

@TopsyJt Ай бұрын

Enjoyed this, great pacing too. She was a beast, you could hear her working hard in the first Kilometre. She gritted her teeth until the finish. Her ability to ask if her opponents were in her heels, showed her mental clarity and experience. Was fantastic to watch. Well done sir and to the young lady, looking forward to watching her in Paris.

@osccarrcervantes2129 Ай бұрын

today is my day off and after watching this... I want to run. Incredible pacing. Nina is a beast! Earned a subscriber.

@woojaelee4864 Ай бұрын

Fantastic runners!! What an effort by both of you 🎉

@mikehobbs624 Ай бұрын

Great vlog and pacing Ben. Congrats to Nina, she worked hard for that 👏

@BenIsRunning Ай бұрын

Absolutely, thanks for your support

@softpool1286 8 күн бұрын

when you're already at the top of your game a 20 second pb is incredibly impressive. well done to both of you!

@kedr77 Ай бұрын

Great job for both of you. As an amateur runner, i understand how pacing is critical for any distance. Ben you did a great job and making the time for pacing duty says a lot about you. Huge support for your marathon coming up.

@Archyde 25 күн бұрын

Never seen any of your content before but obviously this is a bit of a viral video to pop up randomly on my feed but I watched the whole thing! Think this video highlights how powerful a good storyline can be, super emotional (as in uplifting) and you feel that through the whole video. Same as all the other comments love the voiceover and you can just hear your natural passion for running in the commentary! Super inspiring content! I’m definitely subscribing for more videos!

@martpikkani2112 Ай бұрын

Good job with helping out! Interesting video to follow how the 5k run progress goes.

@cory3476 Ай бұрын

Great job to both of you! Congratulations to both of you!

@LauraMcDonnell-sn9rv Ай бұрын

Welldone pacing her.... . Ur brilliant .. love watching ur videos ... Great content 👍👍👍✅ . Ur definitely an inspiration to everyone .. . Keep up the great work .

@BenIsRunning Ай бұрын

Thanks Laura

@lewangg Ай бұрын

Looked like the perfect pacing there, Ben! And what a beautiful effort from Nina.

@rheno03 3 күн бұрын

Great video, great race, respect to both of you

@noumaanabubakar6414 Ай бұрын

Wow well done Ben. You made it look easy and you helped a pro runner get a PB and win the race. Legend!

@finsaether Ай бұрын

Amazing video Ben! Loved it 🥳🔥😁

@MrPatsteen Ай бұрын

Hearing Nina's effort grunts reminds of the saying: it doesn't get easier, you just get faster. Great effort!

@mrm9561 Ай бұрын

so quick! I'm sat here getting envious as I injured myself on my marathon other week, now I'm unable to run....but I feel I'm not too far off now - maybe a cheeky parkrun easy easy pace next week...don't want to push it. Listening to the Pod you with your injury and now callum with his has definitely made me re evaluate running through injuries and actually taking the time to heal and be good by doing hop tests etc has really been helpful and I'll come back stronger - hopefully hit a 5k summer race series local to me Jun/July and go sub 19.

@jonglanfield9446 Ай бұрын

Enjoyed this one Ben. Nina seems super likeable too! Hope she gets the ranking points she needs to qualify 😁

@isjd123 Ай бұрын

Voice over was really good, first video I have watched too. Just subscribed!

@fiveafterseven Ай бұрын

Love this format choice and congrats to Nina!

@John64125 Ай бұрын

Took advantage of the route, the conditions and smallish field. Great job pacing, stayed in touch and constant feedback. Nina will want you on all her runs.

@BenIsRunning Ай бұрын

Cheers John, I’d happily do it again but if she wants to go any quicker I might have to train a little harder lol

@user-ij9uk8tn8i Ай бұрын

Watching this to try to psych myself up for parkrun tomorrow! 😆😅 That was amazing!! You guys are inspirational 💪🏃‍♀🏃‍♂😃

@royalordinance Ай бұрын

Nice to see joy manifest during a Run. Go!

@BenGoodTimes2U Ай бұрын

Great video and voiceover with your pacing strategies.

@simonsilva250 Ай бұрын

1st time here. Maaaaan this got me hyped. Really great video. Right now 5k is prbly my absolute favorite distance to run outside of sprints. It's like a mini long distance sprint haha

@dav3o Ай бұрын

Really love the voice over and thoughts - cool to hear the strides and breathing ect.

@ivladikar3957 Ай бұрын

Loved this video Ben keep these ones coming!

@BenIsRunning Ай бұрын

"Where's the next race Nina?"

@josephgonzalez_ Ай бұрын

I’ve paced runners before - it’s such a great feeling to help others to their goals. Really satisfying.

@BenIsRunning Ай бұрын

Incredibly satisfying yes!

@tomnyberg Ай бұрын

So awesome! Your talk about how hard pros push reminds me of Greg LeMond’s quote: “It never gets easier, you just get faster.”

@pedrogalache4309 Ай бұрын

I LOVE that video! Most like that please!! Very good jog mate!😊

@musicmeadow1868 Ай бұрын

Great content Ben, love this video!!

@BenIsRunning Ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

@davidmurray3685 Ай бұрын

Subscribed to your channel from this video. Really loved it! Thank you 🙏

@BenIsRunning Ай бұрын

Thanks David, welcome 👊🏻

@christinaclementson Ай бұрын

Wow, she’s incredible! It’s true what she said though, pacers help you to push harder than you can push on your own. Good job Ben 👌

@Freerunx3 Ай бұрын

So proud of her! Good luck to her in everything.

@user-qs5ef2qi7d Ай бұрын

both of you are amazing!

@Jumaleh Ай бұрын

wonderful of you to help her out on her journey. Ben you looked so relaxed at that high speed.

@BenIsRunning Ай бұрын

It was a pleasure and thanks, certainly could feel it towards the end despite it not being quite an all out effort :)